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Add 15/2 and 24/64

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 24/64

15/2 + 24/64 is 63/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    15/2 = 15 × 32/2 × 32 = 480/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    24/64 = 24 × 1/64 × 1 = 24/64
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/64 + 24/64 = 480 + 24/64 = 504/64
  5. 504/64 simplified gives 63/8
  6. So, 15/2 + 24/64 = 63/8
    In mixed form: 77/8

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